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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
TIE rIPTHOU1KE IN EUROPE.

The severity OF the earthquake shocks which
have occurred in the Riviera appears to have
been far greater than the first reports indicated.
A loss of life is now alleged which it is TO be
hoped has but n partial foundation in TACT.
At such times rumor magnifcs every casualty
and panic fear lends additional grimncss to
the tales Of disaster which circulate. Never
thcless it cannot 10 expected that the shock7
have passed without inilicting at least little
Of the destruction alleged. and even that would
be considerable enough to make this disaster
one of the most serious Europe has suffered
for many years. The earthquake occurred in
region filed at this season with invalds from
ali parts of the world, and thickly sprinklcd
with plcasur seekers. The latter may perhaps
he well able 10 withstand the fright and OK
element, but of the former it must he feared
that many among the feeble will be injured
more or less seriously. That the shocks were
really violent far beyond common experience,
is proved by the destruction of buildings. In
Italy masonry work rs n rule is solld. and Il
would take very strong and sustained yibra-
tons TO produce tho complete destruction Of
such structures.
Yet in one instance it is stated that villa
collapsed In fragments and many houses arc
said to have been entirely demolished. So far
rs can now lie gathered the most mischief was
done in the GcnocSe Riviera and the prc.ump-
ton is that remarkable disOcatiOn OF the
mountain bases in the gulf littoral must have
occurred. The cause of the phenomena is, Of
course matter for speculation. lbcs Tcccn.
check in the profuse eruption of Mauna Loa,
tho almost coincdcnt outbreak Of a volcano in
the Caucasus nearly on the parallel Of the
Hawaiian crater. and the circumstance that the
Jcgion low affected is not far removed from
the line Of these disturbances, will give point
TO conjccturcs based on n supposed connection.
but can tend TO nothing like demonstration.
II is to lie hoped that the worst is over, but
there can le no assurance on that head. though
prccedcnt favors it From a business point OF
view the event is likely TO be serious for the
Riviera. whosc rcpute "a a santarium can hard
IL be expected to Offset the apprchcnsons
created by 80 formidable demonstration OF
natural forces. The district will no doubt lie
deserted by the bulk Of its foreign residents,
a. least for time, and until the panic has been
forgotten. The fact that the Prince Of Wales
and the Orleans Princes were in the disturbed
region Mt the time Of the convulions does not
necessarily justify the CONCLUSION that their
weight overbalanccd the earth at that point,
nor is it fair TO dcduce from the occurrence
n theory Of Providcntial warning directed to-
ward them as special sinners Earthquakes
are certainly no rcspcctcrs of persons. but neither
90 they discriminate against princes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
THE AMENDED RETALIATION BILL.

The tardy action Of the House on the fish
cries question forces the Senate to face scri-
GUS responsibility The amendment. which has
leen added TO the original measure authorizes
the stoppage of railway cars on the Canadian
frontier This is an cxpcdlcnt which will lie
certain to excite much opposition East and
West II is a measure of unnecessary severity
1t is cunningly designed, we suspect, for the
purpose of rendering retal;atOry legislation .un-
popular and Of giving the Administration pre-
text for ncglecting to avail itself Of the powers
conferred by the bill. Still the amended bill
has passed the House. and if it be rejected
by the Senate there may not be time for
framing new measure, and American fisher
men Will be left defencelcss for another year
There Is one considera ton which ought to
have supreme weight in determining tho Sen
ate's decision respecting this bill. Mr.. HIT
one Of the most experienced members of the
House Committee on Foreign Relations. has
urged that the amendment involved violation
of the XXIXth Article of the Treaty Of
Washington. If this point be well taken. the
Senate will DO warranted in striking out the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
PERSONAL.

The unfortunate rector at Englewood the Rev Charles
Wari has been spoken OF rs tho cousin Of tho we'll
known sculptor. ). Q; a. ward, This proves to bc
"A nlstlkc. Mr. War has known the rector almost
from his Oyhood but there Ii traceabo relation.
Nine. Jenny Lind -Coldschmdt is now white haired
and bas rather severe expression Of countenancc.
INT Il s scarcely to be credited that she "bemoans
tbc days whom she 50 sinful 10 appear on the
stage" or that she at all young singers with
whom she comes In contact
Mr. wilson Barrett says he is always very nervous
when he goes tho stage and perspires until he
hear tho swoat-drops from his face patter the
floor hko rain.
Mr. John wanamaker says that Mr.. Munkacsy's
last big picture should not DO called "Chrst before
Tllate" but "Pilato before Christ"
Dr. John Watts. OF Manchester, England, whose
death has been announced, was one OF tho most con
spicuous figures in almost every liberal and good move
ment In that city; the antiCor Law agitation. the
Cotton Famine relief. the Public School Association
GO. Ito was Mr.. Miner Gibson's right-hand man In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
MUSIC.
ruO,fAs pOPILAR CONCERT.

rho third matinee OF the Thomas Popular
.ories at the Metropolitan Opera House yesterday
had a delightfully."- varied programme OF short pieces
The concert lasted an hour and quarter only II
neing necessary for SIR Thomas and ms musicians 10
start AT 43O o'clock Tor Phi adephia, whefe 'hey
gave concert last night But so lar as 'he ihuHlo
wos concerned the concert was eInlnenlly satslac-
,orv The hand has done and can do much better
yoTk than il did Yesterday In scarcely single one
M tbe halt dozen compositions was that precision
no,ceahle which we have come 10 accept as matter
81 course when Mr. Thomas leads and some OF the
dointiest effects in the familiar excerpts from DerC%
/. Damnotion of Faust marred by bad intoha-
t,,n of the harp and wood wind Instruments MOST Oh
the tempt too were greatly hurried -.
The features which noteworthy on tne score Oh
comnaratye novelty we're the harp solo OF Mr. joseph
Mossr and tho Flower Maidens scene from
Wagner, Parsiia." Mr. Moser played fantasia
on themes from Huurady Laszio (presumaDly
Erkels Hungarian opera the overture 10 whlch used
10 figure extensively in Mr. Thomass schemes. he is
finished artist on his instrument but hs attractive
ness as solo player at these con ,erts VIII rise mere
alter In proportion to his ability 10 restrain hs desire
10 play a great deal. With such band OF Nftuosi as
MIR Thomas rules sitting idly on the stage a little
solo harm PLAYING goes n great way The Wager
fragment was played In the orchestral arrangement
made by Stenbaeb, of Mayence. which Mr.. v an der
Stucken introdu ed here Few weeks ago when one
can forget the accompanying stage picture IN the
drama the fragment III this arrangement becomes
very elective bit OF concert music
AZ the fourth evening concert OF the series next
Tnesday the ballet music from Rubinsteln.s nero
will be penormcd and Miss Margulies Will play Liszts
in T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
MR.. MOOR'S RECITAL.

Mr.. Emmanuel Moor's fingers were peculiarly
uimbe and obedent to his will yesterday afternoon,
when he gave his third panoorte recital in CHECKER
ing Hall, aud he in other respects well disposed
TIE recital therefore was the satisfactory that
he has given this season. Perhaps the size and
character OF his audience had somethng to do with the
resut for the hall was almost filled with appreciative
people . 20 ,h
variations and march from Rats suite in ID minor
Nocturn. Waltz ana Polonaise by Chopin llszts
tran >cription OF schubert's Dn Dist die Ruh v;
. Morccau a la Gavot,e," by Otto Floershem, and
some pieces by himself witch he had introduced pre-
v,ously on different occasons-yiz.: concert waltz.
:. Humoresaue," "Gavotte," and two Hungarian
dances The latter pieces recent works amt
pleased US better than the other compositions of Mr.
Moor They are more than clever arrangements OF
Hungarian dance melo dies, and their chief charm
comes from the truthful manner in which they reflect
the spirit of Magyar music. MIR. Floersheims com,
nosition has fine GavotteIke principal melody aud
ia also interesting and uncommon in its snihed har
monizaton Mr. Moor played it too fast by one-half,
however. and sacrificed the stateiness which ID
characteristic of tho Gavotte.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
THE SUPPRESSED HEWITT LETTER.


Neither Governor Hill nor Mayor Hewitt has
occasion for special gratitude to the young
men Of the Brooklyn Democratic Club for their
cupcr serviccablc efforts IN suppressing the
letter which the Mayor sent to the committee
having charge of the dinner on Tuesday night.
The letter has caused and will cause far more
stir and uproar than if it had been read at the
dinner. Precisely who is responsible for this
badly botched piece Of business is not yet clear.
out It was by no means crcditablc job
An odd thing about the matter is that this
blundcr was committed just about the time that
Governor Hill was asserting that no more blum
dcrs would 10 committed by Democrats The
Young Mems Democratic Club is not n partic-
.larly harmonious body, and this incident. vii.
hardly tend to promote good feeling all around
Indeed, the members were at cross purposes IN
the management of the dinner, tho adhcrnts
of Cleveland and Hill being each DESTROYS OF
booming their favontc As Presidential candi-
date. Mayor Hewitt may not suffer by the
suppression of his letter. although an indignity
has been put upon him, for it will be much
more generally read bccaufe of that fact Tic
club, however, cannot fail to be injured,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
THE LATE PRESIDENT OF THE IRISH NATIONAL
LEAGUE AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.

Detroiter who has from Chicago states that
AIeyauder sullivan who was invited To speak at the
Mchirnn Club banquet and was given his choice Of
ionss after Mr. Blaine. will not be present. and that he
informed the committee To that effect promptly
caivng the invitation. In order that his place might DO
allied The rumor heard in the East that Mr. Sullivan's
decnation due resolve to support for President
the OF the Democracy In 1885, provided IL be
not Cleveland laughed at, the gentleman by
MIR sullivan, who pronounced himself Republican of
Interchangeable faith But he Is determined devote his
time wholly his law business feeling that he made
sacrifice enough OF his personal interests while president
of the Irish National League and subsequently during
the last Presidential campaign The Detr0iter says that
Mr. sullivan has refused invitations for the 4h OF March
(Emmers day. and the 18th at Philadelphia, Boston.
Scranton, Montreal, Toronto. Ottawa and Hamilton.
Canada; Kansas City, lIncon. Neb Springfield, ILL., !;
Buffalo. Nashville, New.Oreans. and several other
places Had he been willing to leave home TO speak
any for The present he would have come to DO
troll his old home Tor which he retains strung attach
ment. The invitation OF the Michigan Club was rein
forced by private letters from prominent citizens. for
whom he has high personal regard. but he felt COM
PEELED ~ adhere ~ his resolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
BIsMARCK'S UNSEEMLY HASTE.

Prince Bismarcs's triumph has not tended
10 render him conciliatory. Hardly are the re-
suits Of the elections announced before the
Reichstag is summoned with prccipitate haste.
The early date would be of slight moment II
the first series of elections were decisive; but
in as many as sixty districts a second ballot
will be required. 1t would certainly have been
more decorous and polite if the Chancellor had
waited fortnight and allowed the Rcichstag
10 assemble after all the vacant seats had been
filed He has obtained his majority. and Is
Indifferent to the criticism Of political OppO-
ncnts. He has carried the country by appeal
ing TO its dread Of war, and now considers the
protests of the minority as Of trivial impor-
lance. The Government majority has been in
structed TO do his bidding He thinks that his
supporters may as well lose no time. but make
haste to obey his mandate.
The steadiness with which the Catholic con-
sttuencies have resisted the intervention OF
the Vatican is remarkable Without the second
ballots The Centre already has ninety members
only three of whom are pledged to vote for the
Seven Years Army bill. AS the strength of
this party in the last Reichstag was about 100
the losses sustained are trivial, and may be
wiped out when the polling is completed. The
Catholic districts have remained steadfast in
their loyalty to Windthorst and have resented
inc dictation of the Vatican in political affairs.
The presence in the Reichstag Of SO powerful
and rcsolute body of indeDcndent Deputies
ought to warn the Chancellor against hasty
and despotic measures. He has succeeded in
stampedirg the new German Liberals, who arc
dislilSed and opposed alike by Conservatives
Catholics and Socialists but even with the
Fictitious aid Of the Vatican he has failed to
break ND the Centre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
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Il BAFFLED CLUB.
TWAS prctr generally understood in the poh'lov-
,ls,rv circles of Brooklyn yesterday that the toi

military Circles OIL DrOOklyH yOo'0i"'y
lowing proclamation had been issued:
BROOKLYN, Feb. "a, 1887 }
General Order No. l. ,.,,,
This club win Immediately proceed W Plhcu, ,tr
war footing for the protection OF Mayor he"i'
from publicity. ,.,, bout the sun
pressed day and night and all the mempe, oi o
club will be formed Into SQUADS 5oT snGn ing aHen RE field
I'm person and expects every to do his duty III 'ne
serious emergency which confronts the cup with
A Each member IL expected to provide hinseil Wltn
seIfcockng rifle har-trgger pistol belt full OF bowie
knives and powcase full ofhand grenades lie io'er
S Members must meet inquiries in regard to the let
yer % Iniiee! that Mayor Hewitt icgfble
hand that although tho letter reached the
unable to read Z that Tue 1h ha be noreans Of
the letter solely due TO the fact that ~ c9ne %
.nyernnr HiIl that the letter was distinctly read ana
With line Evolutionary effect ut the dinner. bus oHS
the harity that prevailed the voice Oh 'no io"' WI"
O. Reuben Maplesden r ia appointed Acting Assistant
the handwriting OF the suppressed letter with thht
once appeared on the wall OF the BeIshh1l Na ~, thon
when The members were having something " cav '"''N
selves. . a,oc,ea in an at-
tempt to obtain copy OF the suppressed lee mus 70
Lcd at sight This order Is imperative ana with Isw
70 lis enforcement District Attorney kidgway Is heIey
appointed Judge Advocated General ana urec'oo ~ '"
ppI is ordered that any Mayor OF city VINO may
hereafter receive an Invitation TO dine WIZ I s rD r @
connne his reply TO yes or no. or else hIioN 1i ~
rotary TO dictate TO him the sort OF answer wnlcn 'o
Young Mems Democratic Club of Brooklyn happens 10
O. Members OF tho Club From the towers OF the
Brooklyn Bridge several centuries look down upon US
and II seems be their opinion that the cup mas lue al
as of itself There Is n divinity that shapes our enc
rough ;-IIewitt IA we WILL But the letter must anu
shall be suppressed. lsgneal o,
REUBEN MAPLEsDEN JR, a A. A. u.
In spite of these strict precautions the suppressed
letter escaped from the hollow square during the
day and was published. 1t is evident that some
member of the Young Mems Democratic CiuD OF
Brooklyn was guilty of sckenIns treachery.
General Lee will doubtless offer largo reward Tor
the apprehension of tho wretch to the ehd that nc
may be shot on the spot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25

conviction II there Is any truth In the stories
about Jury packing" But instead q that
they succeeded only In providing a safe. pn@Ao
place where representatives of Irish Home
Rule could cay oil they pleased. Tho Judge
charge was against the prisoners OF course Du'
public sentiment IN Ireland Is stronger than
words from the bench. The case illustrates
once more the truth of the assertion that In
times of political persecution the jury system
IL n safeguard OF liberty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY q, 1851

moving for the repeal Of the "taxes on knowrgo
Act and he was Mr Forsers colleague In the author
chip OF the great Education Act OF 1870
Tho Rev. DIR. Barrows, for many years professor
OF Andover Theological Seminary, is reported to DO LII
falling health at his home at Oberlin, o. Until withih
few weeks past he has enjoyed the use of his physician
faculties, though one arm was weak because OF
dsocaton Of the shoulder years ago. On
February H. however, he lost tho use Of side Of
his body, not through paralysis tho doctors say, but
through general weakness. He was eighty two years
active a. ever, in evidence Of which 1t may be stated
that within tho past year he has acquired two new
languages, Zulu and Norwegian.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The condition OF George
Bancroft, the historian is improved to-day, but NO
Is still confined TO his bed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25

amendment and restoring the bill to Its origl-
mol form. They con do this with propriety.
since the original action Of the Senate was
practically unanimous. whereas the amendment
offered by tho House Committee on Foreign
Affairs was passed by vote of 1873 to 123.
A conference In that event could be Immediate
" authohscdand the measure ported back to
both Houses In time for favorable action. 1t
will be a grave public misfortune If the session
be brought to q close without definite and de-
csiYe action on this question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
DIR. COLLYER ONLABOR PROBLEMS.

DUTIES TO IMMlGRANTs-sTRONGLY IN FAVOR OF
HIGH LICENSE.
The Rev. Dr. Robert Coyer read paper on the Labor
Question last night before the Institute OF Social Sci
ence at the library OF the College OF the City New York
In speaking OF the condition OF the European peasantry
he said
TO own land and be children is Of
the humanity and does
than or hunger 70 give The ESSysan peas
them shores They have learned that the wage:
those France haIf tunes much in Greet
Britain and as for ireanda there so often DO
that wage statistics there hardly worth compiling
Speaking OF the newly Handed immigrant at Castle Gar
don he said:
who has accumulated the advantages Of
been ground down to the lowest point which live
and when plugged almost up to the lips In plenty they Sano
they cannot eat out the old hunger all at once.
Reviewing the labor market the speaker said:
ss aae 20 @ pav them the %os The amsrcan vii not
and and woman our factories There not ven
ss
Sr o 'S % nS p IN s Who %
not dig and to beg they are by no means ashamed
The speaker then reviewed the duty Of America toward
these immigrants, saying In part:
But they not warts well as our workers. They
need s ws s as 81
G s a M 81 %
elevation continued aesra alton worked at th
only ONE i!snd aud stomach
AND Tsore die would like to know that every employer In
NewYork aned once year with all his en- and knew
One Of the many great
problem age u.s. ems 10 me- communism Of heart
which must lead TO q communism Of employer and worksr
good deal II sh: and not mncS Of the
At the close Of his remarks Dr. CSlyer was asked what
had upon the condition OF worhnginen In reply hesaid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
Qmnsements.
sy-S-The Mascot.

S,Ysou OrERA Housz-s-The Mascott
CANyo-s-Ermnie -
X.Iy,s ruyATRE-s-The Tanning Of tho shrew
Y)oCKsrA -Minstrela
EDEN MusEE-Waxworks
anIxp OPYRA HoUsg-8-Monte Cr1stos .
I.np,a Ana PARK THEATRE-S-McNooncy's VISIT
fYCEUM THEArRE-S-Masks and facea 49,.
mac and Monitor Panorama
NApIsoy SQUARE THEATRE-s-Jim. the Penman.
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOCsE-6-Die Meistersnger
NmIOs GARDRs--s-Thatcher, Primrose q "eeFs
Minstrels.
erASDA RD THEATRR-S-Frtz.
FAR THE ATRE-S-Hummng Bird.
THAIIA.-1he Trompeter-
IIyIoy SQUARE THEATRE s:30-Prince Karl
WAILACK's-S-HarbOr Lights
brH-AvgNUR THEATRE-S-Ruddygore.
l4rII-sT THEATRE-S-Denman Thompson ,r.o
Q3psT TABERSACLE near 6thave.--ChristI ,e.oro -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
yEw.YoRK FARMERS EArAyD SPEAK.

The New.York Farmers dinod together for the last tmo
during the present season Hotel Brunswick last even
ing f. X Riyes was chairman aud among the guests and
members present James ots. James A. Burden 10
Grand b. Cannon smith Gilt Johnston Lvngs one fer-
pout Morgan. William Dinsmorc. John d. Wing Jonn JAY.
John Holly sloan Percy H. fyne Charles Lnier
j. n Borland James sti IN Jonathan Thorne nois
ton OF Crops the evening Dr. sturtevant
gave principal address. Its point that Dnv "
Fertilizers could the sys EN- Of rotation pecvm.
permanently SUCCESSFUL W. H. DihsuiOre. d. kNerot@ N''
Cannon ami others also spoke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
DEFENDING LONG ISLAND SOUND.

The N0r0ich Il 0Dn) ButtTtn -,
lat the eastern end or tncSouhu Wouiu
be worth Infinitely more than the same nuinpor AZ
only keep enemy further from New York, put dncy
would protect all the cities on the sound beside Two
Notifications Fishers Island ana Gun
island comma nding the Race which Is the principal
,,oieway of the sound, would furnish a powerful
ssdmonion TO any unwelcOme visitors. Perhaps. for
greater safety II would be better TO make chain OF four
forts from Watch Hill TO flum Island thts completely
barring out vessels OF light draft
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
A TURN-CoAr SHOWN UP.


It Is unknd for rnE NEw-ioRk TRIBUNE TO quote the
attacks which The Times made upon Assistant Secretary
OF Treasury Farchild in 1877 when he was Demo,
cratic Attorney General i'll one or which ne was accused
Of using the powers his office tn compound felones
aud whltewash public punderers and then 10 print IN
inc connection The TDess late Endorsement OF that
gentleman To the effect that his appointment as secretary
of tho easury would give the country greater confidence
than the selection of any other man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
A WEDDING.

There was pretty and largely attended wedding ias'
evening at Iiederkrsnz He'll In East Ffty-eishiasL
Miss Amelia Kopp was married to Hermann scnnia@
the Rev. Mr. Oester oifcianR. Tho brides sistet -
Clara Kopp, acted maid OF honor. aud r. A. smytu w.
best MAUI The ushers A. r. MatthewA r. A. way
tenberg K Shaefer and K wattenberg. reception ANA
Wedding dinner was given after tho ceremony
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25

possess good looks they may even in the mos'
antiouated commonwealth count upon eSer-
cisipg something Of that influence upon inc
twelve honest men in the box which. since inc
DAYS of Phryne, has ever been potent 1ac'or
in tho ,elpsions of woman with the law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
GREATNESS INDICATED.

From The Sdrdnndh Neics (DeUh).
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE says that President Cleveland
has no weight In his party Ills is rather hard on man
who tips the beam at 800 pounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-25
AN INCREDIRI.E RITMOR

From me Binghamton ~ ~ Republican.
II Is limited that President Cleveland Will lind Cab!
"a, nIace Tor Dan l. amont he deserves we'll Of
the President but 1t is not Of Growers traits W re-
member his friends.